Camilla’s POV
"Everything was consensual," Arthur emphasized before sinking back in his seat.
"Order in the court," the herald called. The whispers slowly died down.
"The first claim and betrothal law has been in existence since the time of our ancestors," Marcus began, taking the floor. "It was created to protect us from chaos. And that has always been the duty of this honorable court."
He looked at me—softly, for the first time since I’d ever known him. He could actually look at me without hate in his eyes. That realization hurt like hell. But what hurt even more was knowing he was only doing it now for twisted reasons. I felt so stupid for ever craving his affection, even getting mad at Malakai when he killed that guard—when I should’ve asked for this devil’s head instead.
"I know
